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Report: Rangers push Phillies trade to Michael Young

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – According to a report by Jim Salisbury of Comcast Philadelphia, the Rangers have gotten far enough in trade talks with Philadelphia to ask Michael Young to waive his no-trade clause and accept a deal. It is unclear if the Rangers have offered Young any incentive to waive the right earned by playing 10 years in the big leagues, including the last five with the same club.

If Young approves, the Phillies are expected to send the Rangers RHP Josh Lindblom and another lower-level pitching prospetc. Lindblom, 25, is a promising relief prospect, but had the lowest WAR (Wins Above Replacement) number (-1.1) of the 134 MLB relievers with at least 50 innings. To consummate the deal, the Rangers would be eating at least $10 million of Young’s $16 million salary.

Whatever is saved could go towards the pursuit of Zack Greinke, which, according to buzz throughout the Gaylord Opryland hotel, has picked up intensity as the meetings have progressed.